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By: Ezlogic

05.23.2014 @ 6:43 PM

I don’t think anybody thinks Mark Cuban is a racists . He actually seems like a really kool kat who know’s ? I think he over stepped his bounds with the hoody reference which i think they said he apologized for . Race politics and religion id add sexual preference also, that are all hot button topics . the Nba just happens to be the platform for the race discussion right now . Bill Belicheck coach of the new england patriots wears a hoodie all day everyday . but isn’t demonized for it . Would you cross the street if you saw him ?

It’s a shame that the only think people got out of Cuban’s entire interview was the hoodie comment. He actually said a lot of truth in his interview.

By: J+B

05.24.2014 @ 12:26 AM

Interesting debate with great points from both sides. All in all, both gentlemen seem to have their hearts in the right place and genuine desire to see both white and black people improve their thoughts and behaviour as communities, for a betterment of relations towards one-another. IMO that is important, or to take it on from a more philosophical point-of-view, ‘be the change you wish to see in the world.’

For what it’s worth it’s two black men doing the talking, so it’s healthy for the black community. Also healthy for white people as it allows them to take a moment to listen, and perhaps appreciate, that they don’t know it all, as it is often thought.

By: Staey

05.24.2014 @ 11:05 AM

I’m a black man and I’m not going to cross the street at night if I see a black dude with a hoodie or a white guy with tats. Why should I be afraid of either? Why is the media trying to stereotype black boys with hoodies and whites with tats? What should our black boys wear? So, they can’t wear hoodies now???

It’s racist to cross the street for either type of person because you’re pre-judging someone based on media training from talking blowhards that don’t walk the street at night anyways. We need to stop listening to the viewpoints of Mark Cuban and Stephen A Smith. We walk these streets in our own neighborhoods and understand what everyday people are like. Most of them aint trying to rob nobody.

That’s the main point that Dyson and oddly enough Skip Bayless were trying to get Stephen A. to see but he’s stubborn thus the “sell out” comments. I wouldn’t have gone that far for these comments but I can’t lie and say that I still ain’t forgot about him and his position on the Riley Cooper situation.

By: boone

05.24.2014 @ 12:53 PM

Interesting that “Dr.” Dyson decries prejudicial behavior, yet makes sweeping statements about whites, conservatives, etc. He obviously doesn’t see himself in a mirror.

By: Cal

05.24.2014 @ 3:23 PM

@ ezlogic , that is true but there are several sports athletes with bald heads and tats everywhere who are not demonized for it and I would not cross the street in fear of them .. As a black man if I seen a bald white dude with tats walking towards me in the situation described by Cuban your damn right ima cross the street … It is not a race issue in my opinion it is the the fear of the unknown and stereotypes/images in our country and not all fears are the same for everybody … There are as many stereotypes for white guys with tats and bald heads as there are for young black men in hoodies … Dosnt mean they are all true, but what the media/tv presents us on a daily basis contribute to these steriotypes

By: Emmy

05.25.2014 @ 1:04 AM

I just love Dr. Dyson’s take on these ‘touchy’ issues! He is very balanced and real. I’m all ears when he talks because I just can’t fault him.

By: art aaron

05.25.2014 @ 9:22 AM

The hoodie should and is not a simple of terror but it represents a horrible incident regarding a child. I tell my son he can’t wear a hoodie because the policing policies have determined that kids wearing a hoodie is dangerous now thats crazy… many race kids wear hoodiesremember the kid Trayvon Martin did not and was not a criminal but the person who kill him children because He

I am a very proud AFRICAN-AMERICAN father and grandfather that does not live in a world that has never been level and if the powers that be, namely the senate, house, law enforcement etc., have their way, it never will be.And those like Cuban pontificating from their rich folks tower to enlighten those of us that they deem inferior, with the bell curve, their control of the economy and varied mechanisms that have been in place for racist propagation. the hooded sweatshirt is a way of identifying an ADDED cultural apparel that is an identifier to them that they hate and put on the list of abhorrent. I have played sports until I was too old to, but since the 1970’s, no late sixties have worn hooded sweatshirts. (I detest the name hoodies for men like I hate “chippie” for football). I, as my sons have, and my grands do, wear those when exercising, during the change of seasons, etc, but now we get killed for wearing them? At first it was our wearing hats, then sun glasses, (which will be next on the nba’s (I have intentionally NOT CAPITALIZED CERTAIN INSTITUTIONS due to I have subzero respect for them), do not wear list.
White kids and grown-ups wear hoods all of the time, have they been hunted down and shot inspite of a direct order from the police to cease and desist? No charges for that, though.
How is it, pertaining to Steven and Skip, that Skip has more insight than Steven? That is not a small oversight. You see, real to some people is trying to keep the lines of communication open for future interviews or more, rather than seeing racism for what it is, without regard to it’s point or person of origin.
I agree with Steven on sports matters, most of the time, but his wanting to retain he friendships and first name basis with CERTAIN individuals seem to cloud his morals and principles. And his stubborn and wrong-headed stances make him look soooooooooo very uninformed and self-righteous.
Pastor/Professor Dyson pulled his (Steven’s), card out of the deck, if you know what I mean. And for Steven to say that they are saying the same thing is as bull-headed as it gets. No, you , Steven, keep wanting to praise the enemy, for you are so very enamored with money, not morals and principles. cuban was baiting everyone that fell for it with the oldest trick in the book, “everyone”.I tell people at church and anywhere else that the use of everyone is a scapegoat for when one chooses to have a pity party or to try to make “everyone” agree with them. NONSENSE!!!!
Dr. Dyson is correct in all that he alluded to and Steven had better consult with whoever he trust in to put and keep him on the correct track, for his national audience is too vast for him to get it wrong and Skip to get it right, period. I feel that his talks with Dr. Dyson are going thru one ear and out on the floor. How can you profees to talk to such a brilliant and informed man and be so wrong. You are not his equal, Steven, in wisdom,knowledge nor compassion, for you are a proud capitalist and capitalism takes no prisoners and does not care for those that are not their own. SEE republican party
There are two things that I consider of some people; I consider the source and 2. I consider the ulterior motive(s) of that source. Of true friends I do not have to, but in people that want to shape your philosophy or affect your mode of thinking….do not take them at face value…THAT IS WHERE DISCERNMENT COMES INTO PLAY!!!
Speak up for right, in all instances. There are too many of us that are overwhelmed by assumed celebrities…THE ONLY CELEBRITY TO ME, AS MAN, IS THE LORD JESUS CHRIST. TIME IS TOO SHORT TO KEEP FOLLOWING, WE NEED TO LEAD OUR CHURCHES, FAMILIES, FRIENDS AND EVEN OUR ENEMIES, IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION IN ALL THINGS.that will keep us on Our Lord’s green earth a very long and loving time…love and prayers to all, in The name of Our LORD AND SAVIOR, JESUS THE CHRIST…A.C.L. SR.
And due to the proliferation of Brown minorities, thankfully, are not taking the staus quo as fair.

By: Pablo

05.27.2014 @ 12:09 PM

Here is my bottom line – Dr Dyson gets it! To support Mark Cuban’s statements is to support/subscribe to the same irrational fear of black men that caused Mark Zimmerman to kill Trayvon Martin. There has to be a rationale other than skin color, a piece of garment or tattoos, to justify fear of another human being. If one is fearful of any black man with a hoodie or any white man with tattoos, then one may be justified (in a few states) to take some defensive action to protect oneself from the perceived ‘threat’ …..like shooting him. A civilized society cannot and should not tolerate that! Any statement that feeds this racist paranoia and prejudice should NOT be supported. I suspect brother Steven A Smith will, in due time, revise his position….